Synonyms of spoon

spoon 1 of 2

verb

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid

lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• bucket
• empty
• dip
• drain
• ladle
• pump
• dish
• lade
• eliminate
• bail
• draw (off)
• exhaust
• draw
• deplete
• bleed
• siphon
• slop
• suction
• decant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• pour

spoon

2 of 2

noun

ˈspün 

as in scoop

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food

an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• ladle
• dipper
• teaspoon
• tablespoon
• soupspoon
• skimmer
• dessertspoon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spoon

Verb

Spread it over a warm biscuit, spoon it onto vanilla ice cream or brush it over roasted chicken as a sweet-tart glaze. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Divide the chicken mixture in half and spoon over the lettuce. — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026

Noun

Cook, breaking up meat with spoon and tossing occasionally, until cooked through, 5–7 minutes. — Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Dip the measuring spoon into the container and scoop out more than needed. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026